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© Schulman auction house
Daalder "Rijksdaalder" - In the name of Maximilian II
| Silver | 29 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Abbey of Thorn (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Abbess | Margaret of Brederode (Margaretha van Brederode) (1557-1577) |
| Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1569-1570 |
| Value | 1 Daalder (1.5) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#348964 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned two-headed eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering: ❀ MAXIMILIA · II · ROMA · IMP · SEM · AVGVS ❀
Unabridged legend: Maximilianus II Romanorum Imperator Semper Augustus
Translation: Maximilian II, Ever Exalted Emperor of the Romans
Interesting fact
The Daalder "Rijksdaalder" coin from the Abbey of Thorn (Belgian States) made of Silver weighing 29g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of Maximilian II (1569-1570) and features an image of the Holy Roman Emperor on one side and the coat of arms of the Abbey of Thorn on the other.
